Table 13-1. Examples of the Use of Props to Support Training Drills/Scenarios (continued)
TYPE OF SIMULATED
EQUIPMENT AND PROPS
REMARKS
TRAINING
THAT CAN BE USED
Jammed WTD/WTH
Large masking tape X on the fitting; DCCT
Sparking: Use welder's sparking
member hold fitting handle to prevent
tool or strobe light
opening
Explosion: Bang on deck plates, the
more noise, the better the drills.
Hot Surface
Bubble wrap on fitting, deck, or bulkhead or
piece of charred wood
REPAIR PARTY ACTION
should include:
Bulkhead/Deck
Size of hole cut from black sheet rubber and
Charge fire hoses for all drills.
placed in position
Secure hose at the plug. To provide
Gas Free Test
Grease pencil marks on 4 gas analyzer,
realistic hose handling training
explosive meter or O2 indicator and
depending on drill scenario
Draeger tubes.
objectives.
No charged fire hose should be
Electrical Isolation
Actual isolation and hang SECURED signs
allowed into an electronics space
after watch stander places hands on correct
for training purposes.
component
Conduct actual shoring and pipe
patching.
OBA Activation
Fire-fighter member takes actual canister to
scene. A DCTT member takes canister and
Rig P-100--fire fighting or
replaces it with sticker or masking tape with
dewatering.
date written on it
Light off OBAs as practical,
AFFF Activation
Post-ACTIVATED sign on control switch
considering allowance
after the watch stander attempts to push it
requirements.
(Ensure station is in RECIRC)
(Never use training canisters in a
drill scenario.)
Use of AFFF (Installed
Grease pencil marks on sight glass. Run
systems)
magnet down sight glass
Halon Effective
Hang white or gray streamers from
overhead near view ports. Cool boundaries
in surrounding spaces. White or gray
streamers near main space ventilation
outlets and stack
Halon Ineffective
Hang black streamers from overhead near
view ports. Hot boundaries (bubble wrap).
Black streamers near main space ventilation
outlets and stack
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